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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  Some of the most eloquent spokespersons for causes are those with the scars and loss from the consequences of their unknowing, uninformed actions. |
I agree with your philosophy of those that have been there, are often the best advocates.
What I don't get is how someone that has made the mistakes themselves being so harse in their critique of others.
Like today....I was a
horrible dog owner.
I was making ZoE's breakfast, while on hold on the phone to an auto-parts store, and while also re-watching a (muted) video of an auto repair (my car died yesterday a half mile from my parents house and I managed to roll it there & left it for the night in their driveway). I got off the phone (knowing they were holding my part). Took a shower, then gave ZoE a bath. Got us both dry & ready. Got a ride to my parents house (ZoE went too), went to the auto store in my dad's truck, fixed my car in their driveway (installed a new serpentine belt all myself!! so proud!!!), visited with parents, picked up a hot-n-ready pizza for dinner on my drive home. Got in the house and ZoE went NUTZ with the smell of the pizza...so I thought...I'll make her dinner, so she can eat while I'm eating. Grab a clean dish from the cupboard and am getting ready to make her dinner...when there I see her BREAKFAST still sitting on the counter! I'd made that poor pup go all day without food (other than a treat from pottying). OMgosh..I felt terrible!!! (and I do all over again as I'm typing this...)
So, if someone is to tell me that they've done something similiar...I can comiserate...I understand...I know how even someone who loves their dog an incredible amount...can have a brain fart and have an oops moment...like I did. My mistake doesn't make me more critical of others.